On construction sites, throughout the province, workers and others visiting must be able to deal with their personal hygiene needs. This means they need to be able to visit a restroom on occasion. A porta potty Edmonton construction owners and general managers need can be rented for this purpose.

This type of convenience has been used for many years and, during that time, has undergone many modifications. The concept of this type of unit goes back to the outhouses of yesteryear. The ability of having somewhere, or something, that will allow human waste to fall into a container for disposal makes a lot of sense.

The porta potties that are available now are of fiberglass or heavy duty plastic construction. The business side of this unit has a raised bench complete with a toilet seat attached. A supply of toilet paper is available and a hand sanitizer dispenser may also be included. Most will have a urinal in the male units and some will even have a rudimentary mirror for touch ups as they may become necessary.

What makes the whole system work is the chemical that is injected into the receiving tank. It helps to break the solid waste down into a liquid form and makes a pleasant smell permeate the unit. This is the same compound that is used in the septic tanks, cesspools and sewers to perform the same tasks.

There are other units that are a bit larger than the closet sized units and they are also available from most companies offering the smaller ones. These will have a tank of fresh water connected to a faucet for a more hygienic experience for all. They are a bit more expensive than their smaller cousins, however, they can provide for a larger number of people and the convenience of the sink is also helpful in many areas.

Construction sites are not the only place for these. It is true that most public health jurisdictions require a certain number of these for any personnel being in the area for a stated period of time. Certain public events must also follow these guidelines. That means open markets, concerts and other public accommodations must be in compliance as well.

Checking with business associates and friends who may have used these services will help you in locating the best company for these units. There are specific guidelines as to how many units should be located in order to provide service to the number of people you are expecting. The company can calculate this for you and will also provide cleaning and pump out on a regular basis.

The construction site has many people coming and going at all hours of the day. The need for an attractive, well constructed place for hygiene purposes is absolutely necessary. Just the ability to sit down for a few minutes will help many personnel working on the site. Making this available to your employees, contractors and their sub contractors will only help facilitate good relations.